NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050: Specs, Key Features & Rivals
- Least compute in class
- Highest base clock
The RTX 5050 is part of NVIDIA’s range and competes in the entry-level graphics card class. Across our list of entry-level graphics cards, the RTX 5050 Has the least theoretical FP32 compute. Its closest rivals include Arc B580, RTX 5060 and RTX 4060.
- VRAM8 GB
- Shader units2,560
- Boost clock2,572 MHz
- Memory bandwidth320 GB/s
- Total board power130 W
- Launch price (MSRP)$249
Key Specifications
GPU & Performance
| Architecture | Blackwell |
|---|---|
| GPU die | GB207 |
| Process | TSMC 4N |
| Shader units | 2,560 |
| Ray tracing units | 20 |
| Base clock | 2,317 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,572 MHz |
| FP32 computeTheoretical peak; AMD counts dual-issue, so compare within a brand only | 13.2 TFLOPS |
Memory
| VRAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Memory type | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
Features
| Upscaling | DLSS 4 Super Resolution |
|---|---|
| Frame generation | DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (up to 4x) |
| PCIe interface | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
Power & Thermals
| Total board power | 130 W |
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Price
| Launch price (MSRP) | $249 |
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How It Stacks Up in the Entry-Level Graphics Card Class
Against the class average, the RTX 5050 is 18% lower on shader units. On fp32 compute, the RTX 5050 comes in 16% under the class average in raw numbers. Relative to the class average, the RTX 5050 reads 13% lower on vram.
Compare RTX 5050 With Its Rivals
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the release date of the RTX 5050?
The release date of the RTX 5050 is July 2025.
How much did the RTX 5050 cost at launch?
The RTX 5050 launched at $249 (as of July 2025).
What does the RTX 5050 compete with?
If you’re considering the RTX 5050, it’s also worth looking at Arc B580, RTX 5060, RTX 4060 and RTX 5060 Ti.